Experts in Coins & Medals

GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. 1 Drachmi 1833 (Silver, 23 mm, 4.46 g, 6 h), "Proof-like", Paris, struck from dies by Carl Friedrich Voigt, reeded edge. ΟΘΩΝ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ Youthful head of Otto to right; below truncation in tiny letters, ΦΟÏΓΤ. Rev. 1 ΔΡΑΧΜΗ / (anchor) 1833 A /✶ Crowned shield bearing the coat of arms of Greece with the Wittelsbach arms at the center; all within an olive wreath with ties below. Divo 12b. Karamitsos 104. KM 15. A coin of proof-like quality distinguished by its exceptional original patina and remarkable eye appeal. Graded by NGC "MS 65". Cert number: 2908887-006.

SICILY. Syracuse. Deinomenid Tyranny, 485-466 BC. Didrachm (Silver, 20 mm, 8.38 g, 4 h), under Gelon I, circa 485-480. Nude and bearded horseman riding to right. Rev. ΣVRA-KOΣ-IΟN Head of Arethusa to right, wearing necklace and pearl diadem, her hair falling down behind; around, three dolphins swimming clockwise. Boehringer 93 (V45/R62); SNG ANS 26 (same dies). Light toning. Even wear, otherwise, good fine.